Strawberry “Twizzler” Snicks (raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free)

I caved and for the first time ever, I tried freeze-dried strawberries. I never gave freeze-dried fruits or veggies much thought before but I felt it was time to start doing some research to see if they fit my standards as a viable ingredient for my raw creations. Freeze-dried fruit refers to the process of removing almost all water content from frozen fruit, much like the dehydration process. With dehydration, warm dry air is circulated across the food. This removes much of the water. The moist air is then exhausted so that water continues to be removed. The…